Jim Lang Joins Greenberg Traurig Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB) July 18, 2016 -- International law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. today announced the addition of Shareholder Jim Lang to its Tampa office. Lang is a corporate and tax attorney who focuses his practice on facilitating federal and state tax credit incentives designed to promote the revitalization and economic development of communities in Florida and nationally.
Experienced in the New Markets Tax Credits program, Lang assists borrowers, community development entities, and investors in securing tax credits for qualifying projects. He also has significant experience handling tax credits for affordable housing, renewable energy, and historic rehabilitation. Thus far, in 2016, Lang has closed or is facilitating more than $400 million in tax credits for various projects involving corporate and nonprofit expansions, renovations, and new developments.
“This is a great opportunity to leverage Greenberg Traurig’s national platform to expand my growing practice,’’ Lang said. “With future tax credit allocations expected to increase, I look forward to utilizing my experience and knowledge to enhance Greenberg Traurig’s business in this area by partnering with developers, financial institutions, and companies throughout the United States.’’
Lang has broad experience working with investor, lender, and business clients throughout the structuring and transaction process. He is known for guiding clients through complicated tax and compliance issues, and identifying strategic opportunities to utilize tax credit enhancements.
“We are very pleased to have Jim join our team,’’ said David B. Weinstein, Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Tampa office. “His background and experience will provide invaluable counsel to both existing and future clients seeking to use tax credits to achieve their business objectives. For Greenberg Traurig, this is another example of how we provide value and strive to be a one-stop shop for our clients’ legal needs.’’
Lang received an LL.M. from the University of Florida and a law degree from Florida State University. He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law, and the American Bar Association Tax Credits and Tax Equity Financing Committee. He is admitted to practice both in Florida and New York.
Also joining Lang at Greenberg Traurig is his associate, Justin Mayor.
About Greenberg Traurig Tampa
Greenberg Traurig’s Tampa office represents clients in a broad array of civil and criminal litigation, trial, and appellate practice in state and federal courts—including complex and high-stakes trials—both in Florida and around the country. The firm also regularly represents clients in labor & employment, real estate, environmental, land development, corporate, bankruptcy & creditors' rights, public finance, tax, and other business planning and transactions.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, multi-practice law firm with approximately 1,900 attorneys serving clients from 38 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is No. 1 on the 2015 Law360 Most Charitable Firms list, third largest in the U.S. on the 2015 Law360 400, on the 2015 Am Law Global 100, and among the 2015 BTI Brand Elite. More information at: http://www.gtlaw.com.
Lourdes Brezo-Martinez, Greenberg Traurig, http://www.gtlaw.com, +1 212-801-2131, [email protected]
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